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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.89, 23,938.32 and 4,271.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.89, 23,938.32 and 4,271.79 is: 6,407.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.89 : 23,938.32 = 4,271.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.89/23,938.32 = 4,271.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.89x = 23,938.32 × 4,271.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.89x = 102,259,475.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,259,475.99/15,958.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,407.68

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